warbler

Definition

Any of various small passerine songbirds, especially of the family Sylviidae (Old World warblers) and Parulidae (New World warblers).

Etymology

From warble + -er.

Example Sentences

• "In lulling strains the feather'd warblers woo."
• "And it looked like at first she was just another pop warbler, and “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” is a great record, but nothing threatening, nothing strange."
• "In electronic telephones, this ringer may be a small electronic warbler rather than a bell."